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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LP08NRN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 20 Jan 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 123,883 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 123,882 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
21 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 120,053 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 115,890 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
8 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 112,236 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
7 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 112,235 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
14 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 108,775 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2022 9 Jun 20268 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 108,600 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
10 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,131 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
5 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,964 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner tyres worn uneven
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner tyres worn uneven
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,499 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
21 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,600 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2018 9 Jun 202622 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,822 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres wearing adverseley
20 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,158 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2016 9 Jun 202614 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,826 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2015 9 Jun 202617 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,563 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2014 9 Jun 202618 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,252 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2013 9 Jun 202624 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,046 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
6 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,140 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2012 9 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LP08NRN was registered on 2008-07-15
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